TNT: Talbert, Dammeier will vie for Pierce County executive

"Republican state Sen. Bruce Dammeier and Democratic Pierce County Councilman Rick Talbert will compete in November to run Pierce County government as the county executive."

"Under the state’s 'top two' voting system, the two candidates who receive the most votes in the primary, regardless of their political party preference, run against each other in November’s general election. Eliminated from the county executive competition were Pierce County Councilman Dan Roach and former state Sen. Larry Faulk, both Republicans."

"Dammeier said his team worked hard to defeat a strong Republican slate."